Blackened Fish on the Grill
This is the traditional way to blacken fish in a heavy cast-iron skillet. Do this outdoors so you won't fill the kitchen with smoke.
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- Cooking:
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 12ounces (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 6firm fish fillets (about 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick)
- 3tablespoons cajun blackening spices
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Preheat the grill with a heavy cast-iron skillet or griddle on the grill. Get it good and hot, about 15 to 30 minutes.Step 3
Reserve 12 tablespoons of melted butter for serving and pour the rest into a shallow dish.Step 4
Dip each fillet into butter.Step 5
Sprinkle Cajun blackening spices on both sides.Step 6
Place into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the bottom is almost black but not burned.Step 7
Carefully flip so fillets do not break.Step 8
Pour about a teaspoon of butter on the cooked side and continue cooking about 2 to 3 minutes or until the fillet is finished (internal temperature of 150 F).Step 9
Remove fish from pan and place onto a large platter or individual plates.Step 10
Serve immediately with 2 tablespoons of butter for dipping. Enjoy.